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Canary Island

#E9D4A9

RGB 233, 212, 169 · HSL 40°, 59%, 79% · CMYK 0, 9, 27, 9

Canary Island is #E9D4A9 in HEX — rgb(233, 212, 169), hsl(40°, 59%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 9%).

Canary Island pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 59%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E9D4A9

RGB233, 212, 169

HSL40°, 59%, 79%

HSV40°, 27%, 91%

CMYK0, 9, 27, 9

Decimal15324329

CSS RGBrgb(233, 212, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 59%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Marzipan 882

ΔE 0.5 · #E9D4AA

Vista Paint

Marzipan C-881

ΔE 0.7 · #E8D4AA

Benjamin Moore

Safari AF-335

ΔE 1.3 · #EBD3A9

Sherwin-Williams

Lucent Yellow SW6400

ΔE 1.6 · #E4D0A5

PPG

Waves Of Grain 12-07

ΔE 1.8 · #EFD7AB

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 1.9 · #EAD2AA

Valspar

Capricious 3005-8B

ΔE 1.9 · #EFD6AC

Behr

Lemon Drop UL180-11

ΔE 2.3 · #E6D5AD

Dulux

Studio Cream S15F2

ΔE 2.7 · #EBD9AA

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 3 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.1 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.7 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.9 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 5 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E9D4A9

#AABFE9

Analogous

#E9B4AA

#E9D4A9

#DFE9AA

Triadic

#E9D4A9

#AAE9D4

#D4AAE9

Split-Complementary

#E9D4A9

#AADFE9

#B4AAE9

Tetradic

#E9D4A9

#AAE9B4

#AABFE9

#E9AADF

Monochromatic

#C79633

#D9B56D

#E9D4A9

#F9F3E7

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#E9D4A9

#BFE9AA

#AABFE9

#D4AAE9

Compound

#E9D4A9

#DFE9AA

#AABFE9

#B4AAE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDDDBB

#EFE4CF

#F4EFE5

Darker

#DBB567

#B78727

#6C4F15

Saturation

#D3CDC0

#E9D4AA

#F4D89F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9D4A9

#E3D8AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9D4A9

#D8D8AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9D4A9

#EBCED3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Canary Island brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#EECC9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#E9D4A9

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#DBD1BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#819DD5

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #E9D4A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9D4A9;

CSS Variable

--color-canary-island: #E9D4A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canary-island': '#E9D4A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9D4A9] text-[#E9D4A9]

SCSS

$canary-island: #E9D4A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9D4A9?

#E9D4A9 is Canary Island, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9D4A9 warm or cool?

Canary Island reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Canary Island?

Canary Island works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Canary Island?

Canary Island pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Canary Island?

You can download Canary Island on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Canary Island?

The hex code is #E9D4A9. In RGB it's 233, 212, 169, and in HSL it's 40°, 59%, 79%.

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